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Friday, 10 October 2014

Fab-Friday! :: Laurel

I'm so excited to start this new feature here on What Mama Wears! Twice a month (every other Friday) I will be featuring a real-life, fabulous femme! I'll be calling it Fab-Friday, and if you're interested in participating - please let me know.

These ladies are either Moms, Step-moms, Grandmas, Aunts, Teachers, Professors, or basically anyone who deals with children (small, grown or otherwise) on a regular basis. They're all shapes and sizes and they're all beautiful - obviously.

I love how these wonderful ladies have chosen outfits that make them feel beautiful and let their gorgeousness shine through.

Enjoy!
Tea.

Introducing Laurel!
Laurel is a professor who deals with "grown up" kids day in and day out. She has a beautiful, classic style that I'm excited to share with you today, and to let you get to know her a bit better.

What Mama Wears: In as few words as possible, how would you describe your personal style?
Laurel: Classic with a modern twist (although I also adore 'cozy' clothing as well)

WMW: What are 3 items in your closet you could not do without?
L: black cardigan, properly fitted jeans, black skirt

WMW: What is your go-to everyday item?
L: This
depends on whether I am teaching or at home. If teaching, my trusty
black kitten heels - if at home, my long cozy cardigan sweater.

WMW: How do you feel about trends: do you readily adopt them or let them slide by?
L: It
depends on the trend. Usually if its a trend I already like I'll wear it. For
example plaid - I LOVE plaid...I think it has to do with my Scottish
roots - so now that its a 'trend' I probably wear it more, but not because its a trend, because I like it. In contrast,
I'm not a fan of neon so you won't catch me wearing neon colours even
though that is super trendy.

WMW: What’s your favourite place to shop?
L: In
Canada, probably Tristan (if they have a good sale on), Le Chateau or
Zara. I do a lot of my shopping in the USA, though, and there I
gravitate towards Ann Taylor and Banana Republic (outlets).

WMW: Who is a style icon for you?
L: This
may seem 'trendy', but I'd say my style icon is the Duchess of
Cambridge (Kate Middleton) I love her modern take on classic pieces of
clothing like dress coats, blazers and formal wear.

WMW: What advice do you have for other ladies to show the world their beauty?
L: I've
struggled for a long time trying to 'love how I look', but I'd say find
clothes you adore and wear them even if they are not exactly "on
trend". If I feel good in something, I have more confidence and things
just look brighter:)

Details of my outfit:shoes - Roberto
Vianni black kitten/low heels with ruffle (p.s. the kitten heel is
coming back in style - yay!). I got these 5 years ago at a shop that
closed. They were a splurge but totally worth it as they have travelled
with me around the world to conferences and events and I can wear them
day in and day out without having sore or blistered feet.similar / similar / similar

Also,
it was a rainy day today so I ended up wearing a raincoat. While it doesn't match my skirt, I LOVE this coat - its from Hatley and I got it on sale for $35 (marked down from $175). Its great
to perk you up on a rainy grey day.